Hokura-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan

Hokura-jinja is a Shinto shrine on the slope of Mount Hokura, part of Mount Kintori, in Motoyama-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe. It is a shikinaisha, a shrine listed in the Engishiki, formerly ranked as a gosha. It enshrines Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, Otoshi-mioya-no-Mikoto and Shiinetsuhiko-no-Mikoto, and numerous iwakura rock formations stand within and around the grounds.

The shrine's founding date is unknown, but numerous iwakura rock formations in and around its grounds point to an ancient ritual site. Stone tools, Yayoi pottery and a bronze ge halberd about 20 cm long (an Important Cultural Property) have been unearthed there. A shrine record gives two origins for its name: descendants of Shiinetsuhiko no Mikoto, the original main deity, honoring their ancestor, and the storing of weapons taken in the Korean campaigns.

The grounds draw local residents who stop by during their daily routines to pray or leave a small offering at the main hall. During local festivals, the area fills with paper lanterns, food stalls, and people wearing traditional clothing.

The shrine sits inside a residential neighborhood and can be reached on foot without difficulty during the day. When entering the grounds, moving quietly and keeping a respectful distance from the main hall is the expected behavior.

The shrine's stone lantern is called "Nada no Hitotsubi", a night light kept burning for sailors. According to tradition, Yamato Takeru lost his route at night returning from the Kumaso campaign and reached Namba safely after seeing the Hokura shrine's fire; an old song calls it a reliable guide for boatmen offshore.